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VideoVirgin Media O2: Filling the gaps with FAST
IBC2024: David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer, Virgin Media O2, explains why FAST fills an important gap for the operator.
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Daily NewsCan connected TVs save the pay-TV operator?
When hearing about the significant growth of the connected TV (CTV) market, the prevailing conclusion is that it benefits streaming services. According to Statista, 88% of U.S. households have at least one CTV device. They also reported that nearly 74% of UK households own a smart TV and the share ...
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VideoFireside chat: How to bring FAST to market – fast
How does a pay-TV operator grab the opportunities offered by free ad-supported streaming TV? In this fireside chat we will hear about the growth in streamed TV through VMO2 set-top boxes. What has been their approach to content curation, user experience and what FAST brings to the Pay TV arena.
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VideoInnovation by Strategic Partnership in the Pay-TV Domain
In the highly competitive streaming environment, Pay-TV operators and streaming services must consistently innovate to retain subscribers, attract new audiences, boost revenue, and manage technology costs effectively. MediaFirst TV platform, powered by Evergents SSO, billing and monetisation platform, leads this wave of innovation, delivering a native solution that seamlessly integrates ...
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Industry TrendsMedia CTOs reflect on the disruption curve and AI
Phil Wiser, EVP and Global CTO, Paramount and Girish Bajaj, VP, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios Technology reflected on key trends in the CTO panel this morning.
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Daily NewsA convergent media universe
Reaching viewers across any device at any time is crucial for content providers, but the ever-growing variety of devices and platforms creates a complex prioritisation challenge. Matching content types with a suitable device for optimal monetisation adds yet another layer of complexity.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: Solving the “common challenge” for pay TV operators
Orange’s Chem Assayag navigates the challenges facing modern broadcasters and how to develop a service proposition that captures customers in an increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: How Virgin is “reimagining the traditional TV format”
Curated local content, integration with the TV guide, and programmatic advertising are keys to Virgin MediaO2’s FAST strategy.
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Daily NewsEmpowering smaller telcos to compete with TV giants
In the competitive telecommunications landscape, offering excellent TV services is essential. However, Tier 2 and Tier 3 telcos and ISPs often find entering the TV service sector daunting due to a combination of limited infrastructure, technical expertise, and capital.
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NewsTV industry trade titles cease publication
Business publishing, events and research group Informa has ceased publication of two of its respected television industry trade publications, Digital TV Europe (DTVE) and Television Business International (TBI).
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NewsTechnicolor Group appoints Marc-Antoine d’Halluin as Chairman
Technicolor Group – the parent company of MPC, The Mill, Mikros Animation and Technicolor Games – has appointed Marc-Antoine d’Halluin as Chairman of its board of directors.
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NewsBBC defies UK scripted commissioning downturn
The BBC commissioned half of all scripted content in the UK last year, according to a new report by Ampere Analysis.
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Daily NewsAccedo collaborates with Qualcomm
Video solutions provider Accedo is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies on the development of an end-to-end XR offering for pay-TV operators, with the aim of accelerating adoption of next-generation viewing experiences across sports, media and home entertainment.
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NewsUS streaming revenue to overtake pay TV in 2024
Total revenues from streaming will overtake revenues from pay TV subscriptions in the US market for the first time in the third quarter of 2024, according to research from Ampere Analysis.
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NewsCanal+ increases stake in Asian streamer Viu to 30%
France’s Canal+ Group has increased its stake in Asian streaming platform Viu to 30%.
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NewsCanal+ increases stake in Nordic streamer Viaplay
French pay TV operator Canal+ increased its stake in Nordic streamer Viaplay to 29.33%.
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NewsUK screen industry valued at £12.5bn for 2023
Figures released by the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE), Omdia, Kantar, Futuresource Consulting, and Official Charts Company have valued the UK screen industry at £12.5bn for 2023, a 5.6% YoY growth in a year when the UK Box Office topped £1bn for the first time since the pandemic. This ...
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NewsAfrica to Add 12 Million Pay TV Subs by 2029
The number of pay TV subscribers in Africa will climb by 12 million between 2023 and 2029, according to new figures from Digital TV Research.
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Thought LeadershipEnsuring Secure Streaming from Backend to App: A Holistic Approach to Protect User Data, Content, and Service Infrastructure in OTT and PayTV Services
In the realm of streaming services, the constant battle to safeguard digital content from piracy and cyber threats persists. While Digital Rights Management (DRM) was once at the forefront of content protection, today’s landscape demands a broader, more holistic security approach. As hackers continually refine their tactics, securing OTT/PayTV streaming ...
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NewsUS hits three streamer subscriptions per household
The number of streaming services subscriptions per household in the US jumped from 2.1 in 2020 to 3.0 in 2021, according to a survey by consultancy firm Altman Solon.
